# Time-based Primitives - [Time-based primitives and delay-encryption](https://docs.cryptosat.io/cryptosat/time-based-primitives/time-based-primitives-and-delay-encryption.md): Cryptosat is building several time-based cryptographic primitives facilitating blockchain operations that require guarantees regarding the passage of time. - [Using Delay Encryption for Atomic Swaps](https://docs.cryptosat.io/cryptosat/time-based-primitives/using-delay-encryption-for-atomic-swaps.md): Describes how to use Delay Encryption for atomic swaps of crypto assets. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cryptosat.io/cryptosat/time-based-primitives.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.